vưng

Ông ấy vưng lời và làm theo chỉ dẫn.

Definition

1. Interjection:
   • Yes (polite): A respectful and obedient form of assent or agreement, primarily used in older literature or certain regional dialects. It is a phonetic variant of the more common "vâng."
   • To indicate acknowledgment: Used to show that one has heard and understood an instruction or statement from a superior.

Usage Examples

• Interjection:
  • "Vưng, con sẽ làm ngay ạ." (Yes, I will do it immediately.)
  • Người lính đáp: "Vưng, thưa tướng quân!" (The soldier replied: "Yes, general!")

Advanced Usage

• This term is considered archaic or dialectal in modern Vietnamese. Its usage today is mostly found in historical contexts, period dramas, literature, or in the speech of some older generations in specific regions to convey a tone of deep respect or antiquity.

Variants and Related Words

• Vâng (interjection): The standard modern form meaning "yes" (polite).
  • Vâng, con hiểu rồi. (Yes, I understand.)
• Dạ (interjection): Another common polite word for "yes," often used in Southern Vietnam or when speaking to elders.
  • Dạ, con nghe rõ rồi. (Yes, I heard clearly.)

Synonyms

• Yes (polite): An affirmative reply showing respect.
• Certainly: A more formal affirmation.
• Understood: An acknowledgment of comprehension.

Related Idioms

• Vâng lời: To obey, to be obedient.
  • Đứa trẻ ngoan luôn biết vâng lời cha mẹ. (A good child always knows how to obey their parents.)
• Bẩm vâng: An extremely deferential and archaic phrase for saying "yes," used when reporting to a superior.
  • "Bẩm vâng, hạ thần tuân chỉ." ("Yes, your servant will comply with the order.")